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How Do Children Read About Animals, Death and War? Cover

How Do Children Read About Animals, Death and War?

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|Jun 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/clb-2025-0003 | Journal eISSN: 2601-7776 | Journal ISSN: 1842-435X
Language: English
Page range: 31 - 43
Published on: Jun 30, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

© 2026 Diana-Maria Mărcoiu, published by Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
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